Sports and athletics provide kids with important lessons on personal values, friendship, teamwork, confidence, discipline and healthy living. They learn to work together with peers, accept decisions and understand that people have different abilities. Namao School offers several opportunities for students at all grade levels to get active, which are all listed below:
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*Note that there are required fees associated when joining one of our extracurricular teams. These fees cover transportation expenses, uniform rentals, and tournament registration fees, among others.
Volleyball
Tryouts for our Junior High Volleyball teams falls within the first half of September, with the season running from mid-September until the end of November. Athletes compete against schools within our division, and have the chance to attend multiple tournaments throughout the season.
Cross Country
Students from Grades 4-9 participate in a cross country unit as part of their Physical Education curriculum. In September, Namao School hosts a school-wide cross country meet where students have the opportunity to qualify for Cross Country Divisionals held at Echo Glen Park in Gibbons. Twelve students from each grade are sent to repreent Namao School at Divisionals each year.
Basketball
Junior High Basketball tryouts are held during the last week of November, with the season running from December through March. Athletes will have the chance to compete against other schools in our division, as well as participate in a few tournaments throughout the season.
Badminton
The badminton season runs for the month of April, with the finals being held in May.
Track and Field
Namao School hosts two, day-long track meets in May; one for our Elementary students and one for our Junior High students. Parents and volunteers are invited to come and cheer on their students as they participate in an array of activities. At these events, students have the chance to qualify to represent Namao School at the the Divisional Track Meet.
Golf
In June, our Golf Team heads to Cardiff park for a day-long tournament against other schools in the division. Golf tryouts are usually held at the end of May.